Introduction"Fifty Shades of Blue with Selena Gomez" is a satirical short movie parody that was published on YouTube in 2012. The video was a comical analysis of the intense appeal of E.L. James's bestselling novel, "Fifty Shades of Grey". In this version, renowned vocalist and actress Selena Gomez plays a lead function as an innocent woman who discovers herself in an unclear romantic relationship with a peculiar housepainter.
Story OverviewThe 3-minute short movie opens with Selena Gomez sitting on a couch, reading a book entitled "Fifty Shades of Blue". As she checks out, a handyman (played by star Nick Kroll) goes into to paint her house. He is a neglected, shabby guy - a plain contrast to the good-looking, well-groomed character of Christian Grey from the original story.
As the painting profits, unpleasant and often repulsive actions from the housepainter are analyzed, not-so-accurately, as romantic gestures by Selena's character. She discovers herself inexplicably attracted to him, misinterpreting his routine cleaning responsibilities as sexy relocations influenced by the book she is engrossed in.
Humorous ScenesNumerous funny scenes ensue throughout the short film. For example, when the painter opens a can of paint covered with dust and cobwebs, Gomez romanticizes this act, seeing it as a daring and daring gesture. There is a scene where the painter insensitively smudges paint throughout Gomez's face, and she intriguingly interprets this as an erotic gesture, although it is plainly not planned to be one.
Rather of steamy, intimate scenes, audiences are treated with glimpses of Kroll's character picking his nose, burping and displaying other unrefined behaviors while Gomez's character daydreams about a romance that does not exist.
The EndingThe film concludes with Gomez's character permitting herself to fall for the painter. When he finally leaves after a day's work, she misinterprets his easy "I'll see you tomorrow" as a sultry guarantee of more to come, and her dream continues. The ending is open-ended and funny, adding to the parody's amusing critique of "Fifty Shades of Grey".
General Impact and Reception"Fifty Shades of Blue with Selena Gomez" was a creative parody of the enchanting impact of romantic novels like "Fifty Shades of Grey" on their readers. The smart juxtaposition of Gomez's romantic dream and the house-painter's unromantic reality left viewers in fits of laughter. It accrued millions of views on YouTube, showcasing the appeal and effect of this light-hearted satire. While not a conventional movie, this short film served as a comedic take on the cultural phenomenon of "Fifty Shades of Grey" utilizing Selena Gomez's innocent representation and Nick Kroll's unconventional love interest.
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